Last week I had my birthday. Years past the day has been varied. The parties, locations, days out, meals, pubs, bars and yes nightclubs.
I remember my fifth party. I ‘could’ tell you what was being discussed over cocktails on my seventeenth. The glasses raised and the good company over the years.
What stands out for me isn’t the places, neither the fantastic presents. It’s the company, effort by those around me and the time shared. People I knew, people I still do and of course people unfortunately no longer here. The laughter, the smiles and kind words. The shared experiences and magic of the occasion.
Every year I’m spoiled rotten on my birthday. I love the family traditions. Though for me the day isn’t a ‘me day’. It is a time for reflection of times cherished and to be grateful for times to come, including enjoying the day itself.
In a society shunning the pen and embracing email and mobile text messages, birthday cards are a true delight to receive. Someone going to the effort to find the right card, write those special words with care and attention.
My wonderful girlfriend writes the most amazing cards. This year my father wrote he was proud of me and my mother added I was so special. No present, no location, can ever equal those written words.
The presents, food and places are just the sprinkles on my birthday. It is the people that are the highlights.
Cheers Tracey. 🙂
“I think one of the joys of getting another year older is that we learn about those things that really matter and the people that are truly important.”
Your absolutely correct and I couldn’t agree more.
Thank you for stopping by.
All the best
HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY ANDREW!!
This post is lovely and I could not agree with you more – I think one of the joys of getting another year older is that we learn about those things that really matter and the people that are truly important.
What a lovely post,Andrew. I am very happy that you have had such a wonderful day.:) Thats true. The presents are great but that somebody has wrote a card or called means so much more. I salute you,Mister.
Thanks Linn, glad you liked the post.
Won’t be too long until your birthday and I hope you enjoy your cards also.
Have a great weekend.
All the best